UNDERCONSUMPTION CORE: 20 Things I've Owned for YEARS as Minimalist!!

What is underconsumption core, and how can it help YOU? The underconsumption core trend is spreading like wildfire on social media, where people are sharing what they own and choose to NOT BUY as a rejection of consumerism. As someone who practices minimalism and frugal living, I was excited about this trend, which is why today I'm sharing this list of things I've owned for YEARS as a minimalist. I stopped buying or don't own a lot of things because I live by the philosophy: buy less, choose well, make it last - let's dive in!

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ABOUT A TO ZEN LIFE
Along my journey to let go of 30 years of clutter, I accidentally became a minimalist and it was life-changing.

Before, I was an emotional hoarder with nothing but the clutter from lost loved ones — and $25,000 of debt — to my name. Now I have a beautiful home in Europe, a happy family, live debt-free, and — best of all — wake up to a life that I’m EXCITED to live every day.

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[AtoZenLife]

Please give this video a like 👍 and comment with some things that would make YOUR underconsumption core list! Can't wait to read your responses; let's share and inspire each other.

[kimproffitt]

Husband 41 years, 2 plastic laundry baskets 41 years, hairbrush 20 years, makeup mirror 46 years. All still in use daily. 😊

[millerboyz]

My favorite underconsumption item you mentioned is your hubby❣️ I have been fortunate enough to have had mine for over 40 years.😍

[patemmack]

My parents grew up during the depression, so they always emphasized that there was no need to buy something new if the old one still did the job. I enjoy using my mom’s and grandma’s kitchen gadgets. Or son’s bedroom furniture was my grandfather’s.

[maryellenerikson]

Usually people tease me about my old things that I have been using "forever". It is nice that it is now a trend. :) Right now I am sitting at my "sewing desk" that was my dad's first desk from 1946 with a jar of miscellaneous buttons, some of which were my grandmother's going back to the 1920's. When I do go shopping, it is in my 20 year old car with my 31 year old reusable bag.😉

[yasaminwhy]

Those airline makeup bags are SO sturdy. I have a first class toiletries bag from British Airways that I got in 2020- I developed a fear of flying after flying through a storm in the USA, and on my return flight to the UK, a member of the cabin crew sat with me after takeoff from Los Angeles to help me calm down. After landing in Heathrow, he came running back with a first class toiletries bag and told me to take it with me as a good luck charm! I now take it everywhere with me, and it still looks brand new four years later. (I wrote to the airline as soon as I got home to sing the cabin crew's praises, hopefully it helped him like he helped me.)

[SimplyVanina]

I still can't get over the fact that today's underconsumption core is what I have always considered to be regular consumption. I was taught by my parents to always use something until either finished or broken, and I learned the "1 in, 1 out" rule very, very young. But hey, I am all for it if people want to jump in on this "trend" for the sake of normalizing consumption. One of my most precious possessions is my jewelry box, that used to belong to my mother and was handmade and given to her by my father when they were dating, in high-polished hardwood with an all mirrored interior. And a dainty gold necklace that my hubby gave me for my 15th birthday when we first started dating. Of course my hubby also made the list 😊.

[SimplyKatieWalks]

My mom died when I was 3. (I'm 56) I have a picture she drew hanging on my wall. My heart is with you, Marissa.❤

[susanprice]

Almost all of the furniture in our house was acquired used -- some from my husband's family, and those pieces are now over 100 years old.

[robinartemis]

This made me smile. I’m 53 and just recently got rid if a hoodie that was well over 30 years old. I still consider early 2000 to be recent history. Things use to be built much better in the 70’s. TVs were made out of wood then. 😅

[AyH]

Your moms handwriting 🥰 we still have my moms voice set as our voice mail, it’s basically the only thing we have left

[zndhmse]

"Use it up, wear it out. Make do, or do without!" I've always liked this little saying

[mwebb]

I use my grandmother’s cast iron skillet every single day. She was born in 1897. For all I know it could have been her mother’s pan since she lived next door to her mother her entire life. 💕

[jvalderas]

My top 3 "can't replace" things: 2005 Tacoma (it was my "get-away" vehicle when I left my abusive first husband)🛻; my second-hand computer desk and bedroom suite (my current husband bought me almost 15 years ago)🛏; current husband, married 10 years next week. 👫

[diahnkakingsley]

TLC keep lifestyle older items a joy to use because they were made of quality materials. For your beloved handbag, buy a can of Saddle Soap to clean it and make it supple.
A can keeps forever to keep leather and vinyl items in top condition without harmful chemicals. Been using this since I was 9 yrs old, now am 70.

[lisam]

I've had my dining room table, laundry basket, hand mixer, mixing bowl, steamer trunk (they make great tables) and, yes, husband for 38 years. Favorite one is my hubby. ❤

[wendyrobinson]

Underconsumption is just a fancy way to say frugal or not wasteful.
Anway, on a fun side I can say we underconsume on the following:
I have been married to my husband for 34 years, we have owned our truck for almost 20 years, we have had our car for 10 years, I have some dresses I have had and still use for over 10 years, of course dishes amd pots and pans.
The thing is I usually keep the items I have until they wear out.
I have had my kitchen aide mixer for 28 years.
It is also very eco friendly to keep things too.
I enjoy your channel very much. Thanks for sharing

[LauraMacMillan-elkc]

I love that you wear your mother's wedding ring!
I gave my wedding ring set to my daughter a few years ago. I was a widowed young, and it took me quite a few years to be able to let go of it. By the time I was ready, she had grown up and matured enough to really treasure it and take care of it. Giving it to her while I am still alive makes us both happy whenever she wears it. It was a good decision.

[marcusmoonstein]

I take a perverse pride in how long I can get my stuff to last. Many of my clothes are 10 - 20 years old, and I actively avoid buying new stuff unless I'm replacing something old that's broken. I've always been like this and make no apologies.

[ThePovertyPear]

If you want, you could put a small block of wood in the dragonbox on witch you can drop a little peppermint oil on (if you don’t want to drop it on the box itself) then you can get the sent back to the box